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United States Patent | 6,121,559 |
Bassin | September 19, 2000 |
A bellows has a first portion that is formed with a hollow protrusion and can be actuated by pressing on it and a second portion formed with an annular wall defining an opening. The hollow protrusion fits within the opening. Actuation of the first portion causes a fluid to flow through the hollow protrusion and opening, and the fluid tends to force the protrusion against the annular wall. In another embodiment, the first and second portions are sealed along planer front and rear walls. A nut us provided having teeth for clamping the device to an air tube. The bellows can be used to control any device, including a pressure switch, valve or gauge, that is controlled by a change in fluid pressure applied thereto.
Inventors: | Bassin; Gilbert (c/o Pres:Air:Trol Corporation 1009 W. Boston Post Rd., Mamaroneck, NY 10543) |
Appl. No.: | 374858 |
Filed: | August 16, 1999 |
Current U.S. Class: | 200/81H; 92/5R |
Intern'l Class: | H01H 035/34 |
Field of Search: | 200/83 RCZ,81 H,302.1,302.2 340/513,626 73/861.44,861.47,729.1 307/118 116/220,264,266,277 92/5 R,34,36 91/1 |
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